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December 16, 2008 06:43 AM EST -- I remember one year we spent $0. on Christmas gifts. We did however purchase paint, flour etc to make our own gifts for giving including our own daughters. To be totally honest, it was the BEST Christmas . . . more
December 09, 2007 11:42 AM EST -- When I was growing up my we would go to my aunts house every December to make Christmas decorations, and my sons and I have done this while we were living in Denmark as well. This year will be our first . . . more
December 16, 2008 07:48 AM EST -- Woodworking is like any other talent, it has degrees of talent used and required for projects. If you enjoy woodworking that is half the battle in itself. My husband has a wonderful talent for it but . . . more
August 04, 2008 04:06 AM EDT -- Everyone is trying to be more frugal these days. Gas prices is affecting prices on everything that we use. One way to be frugal is to make your own cleaners. One way to make a frugal window & mirror . . . more
December 16, 2008 05:41 AM EST --   There are many ways to make frugal gifts for Christmas. Yes, it is even possible to make really nice gifts for the kids. Each of us are talented in different areas so not all gifts are perfect . . . more
November 23, 2008 06:22 PM EST -- Everyone is looking for ways to be frugal this holiday season. Homemade mixes are one of the best options for families. It is something they will both use and welcome as their grocery budget gets smaller . . . more
Magic Bullet Smoothie
by Rachel D.
views: 549 | rating: 10 | comments: 10
September 19, 2007 10:40 PM EDT -- After the birth of my second child, my children’s godfather presented me with a present:  A Magic Bullet blender.  This item has now become the absolute staple appliance in my kitchen, . . . more
December 20, 2008 01:36 PM EST -- When I was making the comforter cover for Sky earlier, Roshane came over to look at what I was doing. I asked him, if he wanted to learn how to sew, and it was obvious that he almost did not believe me. . . . more
Coffee Mocha Lipbalm
by Marilyn N.
views: 36 | rating: 10 | comments: 16
February 07, 2007 05:33 PM EST -- Coffee Mocha Lipbalm 3 T coffee butter 3 T beeswax, natural 1 1/2 T cocoa butter, natural 1 T honey, local if possible .5% preservative - LiquiPar Optima Mix all together except the honey and preservative, . . . more
February 05, 2007 01:24 PM EST -- Hi, Tis the season of cold weather and shoveling, soreness and pulled muscles. Once we come in from the cold and get too warm, we can also get itchy. This is a bath blend for both. It's meant to be . . . more
May 10, 2007 11:07 AM EDT -- I got up early this morning and went out to the garden to cut rhubarb for sale at the local market.                         I  . . . more
November 14, 2007 02:49 PM EST -- With the prices of everything raising rapidly, we must save money anyway we can. Have you considered making your own cleaning products. It is doable and very frugal. Thus saving a lot of money that you . . . more
January 06, 2007 07:20 AM EST -- 1 lb liver, organs, or other meat to make 2 cups cooked meat 2 cups bran 2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1. Preheat oven to 250F 2. Cover meat with cold water and bring to boil. . . . more
Homemade Gift Bath Scrubby
by sonia v.
views: 31 | rating: 10 | comments: 13
December 11, 2007 02:47 AM EST -- I got this off the computer I thought it was a great idea   I buy dollar store soaps in holiday scents, like peppermint or even gingerbread scent. From thrift stores or again the dollar store . . . more
October 25, 2007 02:25 PM EDT -- I just wanted to share this photo with you, because it makes me so happy. Two years ago my oldest son and I moved in to our own apartment in Denmark, and I made curtains for all the windows myself. . . . more
May 15, 2007 04:23 PM EDT -- My husband is so very talented. He began making these bird baths last fall.             They are made of cement and he used a large rhubarb leaf as the pattern for . . . more
October 25, 2007 08:46 PM EDT -- The temperatures have cooled down enough in our part of the country that I tend to stay indoors in the evenings. My mind is beginning to wander ahead to Christmas. I am looking for projects to do that . . . more
February 03, 2007 06:35 AM EST -- Another Lip Balm Recipe, Nice and Creamy 1 1/2 T Beeswax (I use the beads as it's easier than grating it) 3/4    T Cocoa Butter (deodorized for no scent, undeodorized for a chocolate . . . more
June 01, 2007 07:32 PM EDT -- My husband is just the most talented man I know. He is such a wonderful husband and friend as well as a terrific Father to our children.  He is my best friend and I am constantly being amazed at his . . . more
May 28, 2007 12:13 PM EDT -- Soap on a String An inventive way would be to melt all the little pieces of left over soap with about 3 table spoons of distilled water, add any desired food coloring if desired or even any oil essence . . . more
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